Banpeis project
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01-07-2006, 06:58 PM
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You're wrong there Banpei... the vacuum sensor is a separate unit that does nothing else but switch the light in your dash. The TVIS butterflies are operated by the ECU and open at a specific RPM (around 4000). They are powered by vacuum. But only in the sense that the vacuum is used to pull them shut under 4k rpm. So your faulty power/econ switch is really nothing to worry about.
How do you know the butterflies are always open? If you suspect something is wrong with them then you should look at the actuator (under the intake manifold). See if the connector is in place making good contact, and check (or just replace since it's cheap anyway) the vacuum lines going to it. From what I've read from people who removed TVIS it really doesnt make that much of an impact on performance/fuel consumption...just a little less torque. FABRICA MI DIEM, PVNC! |
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